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BF53 WND

2003 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,840 mi
Last recorded61,840 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 MG ZS60,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WND
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,840 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing very close to legal limit and wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,831 miles

advise rear tyres wearing low and wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 May 2013 53,327 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 53,327 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2012 51,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 51,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 48,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 46,568 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,689 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,668 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 32,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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BF53 WND is a 2003 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF53 WND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF53 WND registered?

BF53 WND is a 2003 MG ZS, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BF53 WND safe to buy?

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